There’s no better place to celebrate World Oceans Day than at the National Aquarium, but if you can't make it for a visit, don't worry. There are plenty of other things you can do to celebrate!

10 Ways to Celebrate World Oceans Day (All Year Round!)

Give a bag, get a bag!

Recycle or donate your plastic bags.
Many grocery stores, dog parks and animal shelters have collection points. You can also use them as small trash can liners. And this weekend you can also bring your plastic bags to the National Aquarium to trade in for a fun World Oceans Day reusable one!

Turn off the water while you're brushing your teeth.

Make a pledge to help protect our world's oceans, then share it with your friends & family! An easy way to share your pledge is with our downloadable Facebook cover photo. Click on the image below to download it!

Share your pledge to help our oceans on your personal social media platforms!

Wash your car over a grassy area or take it to a car wash that treats or recycles their water.

Nominate someone who has made or is making lasting contributions to ocean conservation for Oceana's Ocean Heroes program.
Ocean heroes can be scientists, educators, conservationists or more! Last year’s Junior Hero was an 8-year-old girl named Sophi Bromenshenkel, who raised money for shark conservation through bake sales and lemonade stands! Oceana is accepting nominations through June 20.

You can find fun & stylist reusable water bottles at some of your favorite places, including the National Aquarium!

Use a reusable water bottle instead of buying plastic single-use bottles.

Make a meal with sustainable seafood. (And please invite us over to join...just kidding!)

Join a waterfront cleanup.
Even if you're don't live near a beach, there are still waterfront cleanups to join. Protecting our local streams, rivers and bays is very important, because they all eventually connect to the ocean. Click here to find out about our conservation volunteer opportunities.

Together, we can make a difference. Please help us celebrate World Oceans Day and let us know how you are going to celebrate!